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Makar Sankranti 2623

Thursday 23 January 2623

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When is Makar Sankranti 2623?
Makar Sankranti 2623 is on Thursday 23 January 2623 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2623?
217760 days from today (Sunday 8 November 2026).
Is Makar Sankranti a public holiday in India?
No. Makar Sankranti is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Makar Sankranti 2624?
Makar Sankranti 2624 is on Saturday 24 January 2624.

About

Held when the Sun enters sidereal Capricorn (Makara), usually 14 January. It follows the solar calendar, so its date barely moves.

Significance

Marks the Sun's northward journey and the harvest season.

How it is celebrated

  • Holy dips in rivers, especially at Prayagraj
  • Til-gud sweets and khichdi
  • Kite flying in Gujarat (Uttarayan)
  • Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Magh Bihu in Assam

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaKimstughna
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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262223 JanuaryWednesdayView
262323 JanuaryThursdayThis page
262424 JanuarySaturdayView
262523 JanuarySundayView